Uganda has launched a Civil Society Organizations (CSO’s) league to enhance advocacy for sexual and reproductive health rights (SRHR).

The league was launched by Dr. Jonathan Musinguzi, Director General National Population Secretariat, with its secretariat at Reproductive Health Uganda (RHU).

Charles Owekmeno, Chairperson CSO league in Uganda, who is also a National Coordinator for SRHR Alliance, says the CSO’s league currently comprises of 18 associations hinged on the promotion of Sexual and Reproductive Health Rights (SRHR) in Uganda.

Banner for SRHR CSO’ League members in Uganda

Jackson Chekweko, RHU Executive Director and Secretary to the CSO’s league is optimistic that with support from William and Flora Hewlet Foundation ‘Voices Project’, and other partners, the CSO’s Chapter will promote and support better sexual and reproductive health and rights at the national, regional and international level. One of the main league’s objective is to increasing synergies, by improving the capacities of the CSO’s to effectively carryout evidence-based advocacy interventions, but also amplify members associations, organizations voices to seek accountability on domestication and implementation of the international commitments/protocols.